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April 2011
* April 7 - All Ivy Happy Hour. Pub St. Germain (17 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 6eme), 2nd floor. RSVP
* April 13 - Exclusive Film Screening "Nowhere to Run." (CAPE) Grand Palais. RSVP
May 2011
* May 2 - Harvard Graduate School of Design Professor Antoine Picon on "Digital Cities." RSVP
* May 11 - Wine tasting at L'Ecluse. RSVP coming soon.
* May 24 - Professor Roland Baron speaking on medical research in the United States. More info coming soon.
* May 31 - Joint Breakfast with HBS Club de France featuring Olivier Buquen at Cercle Interallie. More info coming soon.
June 2011
* June 8 - 16th Annual Peniche Party. Bateau Concorde Atlantique. RSVP
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Les Echos are resounding!
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Our esteemed club, the Harvard Club of France, has made the press! If you didn't catch the "L'Enquete" on us in the Friday February 4th, 2011 edition of the economic newspaper Les Echos, never fear. It is online in perpetuity here.
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As a member of the HCF, in 2011 you are eligible to receive Harvard Magazine at a significantly discounted annual subscription rate.
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Discounted rates for International Harvard Club members are 54% off reg. subscription price: Regular annual subscription price (six issues): US $65
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President's Welcome
Dear Friends,
From the Middle East to Asia and Africa, the world has been shaken by many dramatic events since the beginning of the year. Harvard is asking its clubs to stay in touch with world events, and this club is trying its best to contribute. I invite you to donate to the Japan Red Cross through the HCF website. This week, our Tokyo-based friend and colleague Vincent Cobée will be in Paris to give us an update on what life has been like in Japan for the past two months. More news on this will be coming up soon.
As it happens, April is also the HAA Global Month of Service. Harvard alumni and students from around the world should once again come together through the common act of providing service to others. Please check on http://service.clubsandsigs.harvard.edu and let us know if
you have other ideas or suggestions.
We have had many activities in March, ending the month with two great speakers: Sociology Prof. Michèle Lamont who gave a fascinating speech comparing French and American cultures across class and racial boundaries (30 March) and New York Times Foreign Correspondent Steven Erlanger who commented on the 2011 Middle Eastern situation (31 March). This month, please register on amiando for a fabulous film screening evening "Race to Nowhere - the dark side of America's achievement culture", followed by a debate with MP
and well-known pediatrician Edwige Antier. This will take place on April 13th at the Foreign Press Center at the Grand Palais, one of the best locations in central Paris.
The spring will be lively with numerous events happening in May: Prof. Antoine Picon on "Digital cities" on May 2nd; Wine tasting at "L'Ecluse" on May 11th; Prof. Roland Baron speaking on medical research in the United States; finally, a breakfast with the French Official in charge of economic intelligence, HCF member Olivier Buquen, on May 31st.
Also, please start spreading the word about our great annual gathering: the famous all-alumni Peniche party which this year takes place on the night of June 8th!
Philippe Le Corre - President of the Harvard Club of FranceFrance Amériques
9, Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Paris
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Speaker Series with Michele Lamont ~ March 30
| |  In an dynamic presentation, Harvard Sociology Professor Michele Lamont spoke on comparing French and American cultures and attitudes regarding racism across class and racial boundaries. She spoke about the differences regarding attitudes from a market perspective (American) and solidarity perspective (French) and many other deep social ties that create the perceptions today. Afterward, during the cocktail reception at the lovely France-Ameriques salon, all the attendees had much to discuss and reflect upon.
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| Speaker Series with Steven Erlanger ~ March 31 | |  Leading off with some impressive demographics about the current Arab nations, compared to Western nations, the guests gathered for the talk with New York Times Paris Bureau chief Steven Erlanger at the Foreign Press Center (CAPE) got a background on the Arab Spring and potential challenges. For example, the average age in most Eastern nations is 22 whereas the average age in the United States and Europe is 40. He spoke about places that caused him concern, and places that inspired hope. Erlanger took many questions from the floor, making this a very dynamic evening for Harvard and Stanford alumni and their guests. Afterward, there was champagne and Persian hors d'oeuvres in honor of the Persian New Year!
Pictures online...
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| Upcoming Event - "American Competitiveness" | | |
Harvard Business School Europe Research Center
in cooperation with
Harvard Business School Club de France
and
Harvard Club of France
and
ADRGE
(Association pour le Développement de la Recherche dans le domaine de la Gestion des Entreprises)
Will be hosting a presentation and discussion by
Professor Gary P. Pisano
Technology and Operations Management Unit, HBS
on
"American Competitiveness: Lessons & Implications"
DATE: Thursday, April 7, 2011
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PLACE: Europe Research Center. Harvard Business School. 62 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris.
RSVP: Oksana Sichi, Europe Research Center - osichi@hbs.edu
First come, first served - please reserve your place today!
MORE INFO: Introductory comments by Mr. Vincent Dessain, Executive Director of the HBS Europe Research Center. A cocktail will be available for the participants.
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| Upcoming Event - Special Screening "Race to Nowhere" | | |
"Race to Nowhere"
The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture
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Exclusive Film Screening
of Award-winning documentary
taking America by storm!
Come mingle with other parents and educators about this riveting topic, taking America by storm. Enjoy cocktails before the film
and then a compelling discussion by a notable French expert.
* Cocktails at the Grand Palais (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
* Film screening in private room
(7:30 - 9:00 PM)
* Discussion by Edwidge Antier, pediatrician and deputy to the Assembly Nationale
(9:00 - 9:45 PM)
DATE: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
TIME: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PLACE: CAPE (Foreign Press Center) Grand Palais, Cours la Reine- Peron Alexandre III (facing the bridge) - 75008 Paris COST: HCF members: 35 euros Non-members/Guests: 40 euros Late registration: 45 euros * Please note we do not accept cash or check payments at the door. Please RSVP online in advance. RSVP: http://www.amiando.com/filmscreening.html |
| Upcoming Event - "Digital Cities" | | |
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Professor Antoine Picon
speaks on "Digital Cities"
DATE: Monday, May 2, 2011
TIME: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PLACE: France-Ameriques. 9-11 avenue Franklin Roosevelt. 75008 COST: HCF members: 15 euros Non-members/Guests: 25 euros Late registration: 35 euros * Please note we do not accept cash or check payments at the door. Please RSVP online in advance. RSVP: http://www.amiando.com/antoinepicon.html |
Spring Week-end in the Loire Valley
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| SPRING WEEK-END FOR HARVARD ALUMNI
Our friend and fellow member Anh Pham-Vu is organizing a week-end (leaving Saturday morning, coming back Sunday night) in the Loire Valley, in the coming two months. The idea is to bring a group of 15-20 Harvard alumni to the region, visit some of the most prestigious chateaux and enjoy some great food and wine. Please let us know if you would be interested in such a trip, and Anh will get back to you.
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Calling All Harvard Professors!
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| If you (our dear readers) have any connections with a Harvard professor, please let us know! Many of them travel to Paris and we would love to see if they might have availability to speak for us during their stay.
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Upcoming Events ~ Don't Forget! Reserve Today!
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April 2011
* April 7 - All Ivy Happy Hour. RSVP: http://fr.amiando.com/allivyhh.html
* April 13 - Exclusive Film Screening "Nowhere to Run." RSVP: http://fr.amiando.com/filmscreening.html
May 2011
* May 2 - Harvard Graduate School of Design Professor Antoine Picon on "Digital Cities." RSVP: http://www.amiando.com/antoinepicon.html
* May 11 - Wine tasting at L'ecluse. RSVP coming soon.
* May 24 - Professor Roland Baron speaking on medical research in the United States. More info coming soon.
* May 31 - Joint Breakfast with HBS Club de France featuring Olivier Buquen at Cercle Interallie. More info coming soon.
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We hope you enjoyed this newsletter. Please send us any comments.
Looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming event,
Courtney Pulitzer, Club Coordinator |
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